UNC seniors Lauren Slive, Emily Nix (left) and Emma Lawrence (right) created the non-profit MedPLUS to connect recycled surplus medical supplies in the U.S. with hospitals in developing countries. The entrepreneurs won first place and $15,000 in cash in the social track of the 2009 Carolina Challenge. Learn
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Through its teaching, research and public service, Carolina connects with the people of our state every day in ways that improve lives and build futures.
Karen Erickson is helping new readers young and old learn
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Dr. Amos helps breast cancer patients
become survivors learn
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“A
Community Engaged University”
recognized by the
Carnegie
Foundation